Terrorist Attack in Jerusalem’s Ramot Area: At Least 15 Injured, 5 in Serious Condition

On September 8, 2025, a terrorist attack occurred in the Ramot neighborhood of Jerusalem, where assailants opened fire on a bus and nearby civilians. At least 15 people were wounded in the attack, with five reported to be in serious condition according to local medical services. The attackers were quickly neutralized by security forces. The attack happened during a large traffic jam at Ramot Junction, and eyewitnesses reported gunfire both inside the bus and on the streets nearby. Emergency responders described chaotic scenes with victims lying unconscious and shattered glass scattered around. Israeli medical teams provided immediate aid and evacuated the injured to hospitals in Jerusalem. The incident prompted heightened security measures, including the closure of several checkpoints around the Jerusalem area to prevent further attacks, and an extensive search operation was conducted at the scene.

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1. All Israel News — Shooting attack near Jerusalem injures 15, attackers killed
2. Times of Israel — 4 killed, 5 taken to hospital in serious condition in Jerusalem shooting
3. Wikipedia — 2025 Ramot Junction shooting
4. Jerusalem Post — Medics’ first-hand accounts from Ramot shooting
5. Hindustan Times — Terrorists neutralized after Jerusalem shooting attack